I’m Either A Moron Or Just Relaxed, The Jury’s Still Out…

Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Workout: Swim (Benchmark)
Location: UBC Aquatic Centre
Heart Rate Range/Zone: Zone 2
Average HR: N/A
R.P.E. : 12
Average Speed/Pace: N/A
Pre-Workout Hydration: 500ml of OJ/Ginger Ale 60 minutes before start of set
Pre-Workout Nutrition: six eggs, four slices of toast (early dinner)
Post-Workout Hydration: one 591ml bottle of G2 Orange
Post-Workout Nutrition: half of a turkey and swiss sandwich [...]

…And Sometimes When Life Gives You Lemons You Break Out The Cake Form And Make Meringue Pie…

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Workout: Bike (Benchmark)
Location: Condo gym - recumbent cycle
Heart Rate Range/Zone:Zone II Hills Workout
Average HR: 122
R.P.E. : 13
Average Speed/Pace: 12.8MPH
Pre-Workout Hydration: 500ml of water 15 minutes before start of set
Pre-Workout Nutrition: one Clif Toffee Nut bar
Post-Workout Hydration: four cups of apple juice
Post-Workout Nutrition: dinner (see below)
Activity:

5 minute warmup on stationary recumbent cycle
40 [...]

Time For An Unscheduled Asskicking

Monday evening I quickly hit the pool on the way to my massage therapy appointment. I’d resolved to swim twice between last Friday’s TI training and my upcoming session this Thursday evening. Peter had forwarded me an email with about seven drills he wanted me to practice at least twice before our next meeting, so [...]